Articles filed under Football
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Is it Gophers' time in the Big Ten?Aug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - In a room full of chic suits, shined shoes and well-cropped 'dos, Amir Pinnix wore the most eye-catching fashion accessory. A sparkling watch dangled from Pinnix's left ...
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Tillman's a hit with HesterAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - BOURBONNAIS -- Charles Tillman is a physical cornerback, even in training-camp practices, which can sometimes rub a teammate the wrong way. But if the 6-foot-1, 196-poun...
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Plea deals boost leverage against VickAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - RICHMOND, Va. -- Prosecutors have more leverage against Michael Vick now that his remaining two co-defendants decided to plead guilty while he has maintained his innocen...
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It's for the kidsAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - An additional celebration at this year's Septemberfest in Schaumburg will mark the 45th anniversary of the Schaumburg Athletic Association, which has organized sports op...
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Bush appoints Dungy to civic leadership roleAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Tony Dungy has a Super Bowl title, a best-selling book and now a presidential appointment. On Tuesday, President Bush announced his intention to appoint the Indianapolis...
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Safeties will hit, but can they cover?Aug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - BOURBONNAIS -- The question isn't whether Bears safeties Mike Brown and Adam Archuleta are going to put some big-time hits on opposing receivers and ball carriers. That ...
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Lions sign top pick JohnsonAug 03, 2007 11:00 pm - The Detroit Lions did what it took to get rookie Calvin Johnson on the field. Detroit gave the wide receiver from Georgia Tech a six-year deal worth up to $64 million, a...
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Vick case opens racial divideAug 03, 2007 11:00 pm - RICHMOND, Va. -- The difference between those sporting Michael Vick jerseys and those urging his swift conviction on dogfighting charges is glaring: Vick's supporters ar...
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Talented Illini have bowl aspirationsAug 03, 2007 11:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN -- On the immaculate grass fields east of Memorial Stadium, the air practically crackled with anticipation Friday on the first day of practice. To a man, every...
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Aging offensive line still effective, productiveAug 03, 2007 11:00 pm - BOURBONNAIS -- Nowhere on the Bears' roster is age more of an issue than on the offensive line. Left guard Ruben Brown is 35. Right tackle Fred Miller is 34. Left tackl...